Ethnic Tensions Emerge After Footballer’s Death in Moscow Region Street Fight

Amateur footballer Arseniy Eroshevich, 20, has died after a savage beating in Shchyolkovo near Moscow. The incident has sparked anger within the Russian Community football club, triggered allegations of ethnic involvement, and prompted appeals to senior law enforcement officials. Russian Community Appeals to Security Chiefs Following Eroshevich’s death, members of the Russian Community recorded a video message addressed to top security officials. In their statement, they criticized the current status of two individuals involved, who remain listed only as witnesses, and suggested that an ethnic group may have been involved in the violent attack. Detentions and Ongoing Investigation Authorities have already detained four participants in the Shchyolkovo fight, with the investigation continuing. Among those arrested was Ruslan Denisov, a leader of the Russian Community, who was found in Obninsk and accused of extortion. Another 32-year-old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm.